This resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution (a 1973 law giving Congress the power to end unauthorized military engagements) to direct the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from active combat operations against Iran. Without an explicit congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization to use force, offensive military operations against Iran must stop. The resolution preserves the military's ability to respond to imminent attacks, maintain a defensive troop presence in the region, and continue intelligence activities. It does not itself authorize any use of military force against Iran.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional war-powers check — explicit authorization required for Iran hostilities
Congressional Summary
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-04-28
- Date Added
- 2026-06-08
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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